How the mind can wander
How the heart can stray
Suddenly You're on the edge of darkness
How it makes me ponder
How I'm led away
Down a path that leaves me worn and tarnished
Battling with the will within
I have known all along
I should lean on You
'Cause I'm never strong enough
To fight it on my own
Shelter me  the ways of the world are at my feet
Shelter me from the desires that deceive
You are the fortress I need
Shelter me
Well  how the mind can alter
How the heart can change
When You set Your sights on holiness
And though at times You falter
It's the only way
You can find a place of peace to rest
Safe from danger surrounding me
Safe from looming defeat
When temptation is at my door
Lord  I need a harbor be my soul's retreat
Shelter me  the ways of the world are at my feet
Shelter me from the desires that deceive
You are the fortress I need
Shelter me  yeah
You will never leave me stranded  fending for myself
When the enemy advances  You are there to help
Standing in the gap for me  whenever I grow weak
You are my deliverer  the refuge that I seek

I should lean on You
'Cause I'm never strong enough to fight it on my own
Shelter me  the ways of the world are at my feet
Shelter me from the desires that deceive
You are the fortress I need
Shelter me
Shelter me
Shelter me
Shelter